Tag: politics
group name: practicalenviro
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September 27, 2008 09:14 AM EDT --
The economy, the war, energy, lots of things were discussed at the first presidential debate last night. But the single line that sent a chill down my spine, and that convinced me that John McCain . . . more
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October 25, 2007 04:18 PM EDT --
According to a recent bi-partisan poll , the majority of Marylanders believe that cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers should be a funding priority. Almost two-thirds say they would be willing . . . more
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November 10, 2007 03:27 PM EST --
Many years ago, I was living in a small town, and I had children who lived pretty far from the local school, but not far enough to get bussed. There was a proposal to extend one of the bus routes to . . . more
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August 15, 2006 01:26 PM EDT --
I previously published an article that focused on the Top 5 Accomplishments of President George W. Bush. That article was an attempt to give the president's supporters the opportunity to make the case . . . more
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April 08, 2007 03:30 AM EDT --
There are many things we can all do to reduce our contributions to global warming. Here are ten things politians can do now to make a difference:
1. Tax energy supply that adds extra heat to global . . . more
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December 15, 2006 04:43 PM EST --
Global warming, it’s a scientific issue. On the face of it, there is no reason for a liberal/conservative divide. So why has it become a polarizing, partisan political issue? Why . . . more
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August 13, 2007 03:28 PM EDT --
Many people dismiss state legislatures as merely a place for us to build up a bench of viable candidates for higher office, but I think we sell short the areas that many state legislatures influence. . . . more
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June 15, 2007 10:36 PM EDT --
The quickest and most effective way to deal with global warming is to tax greenhouse gas emissions and to spend the proceeds to encourage the use of renewable energy locally.
Tax puts a price on pollution . . . more
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April 27, 2008 07:52 PM EDT --
Many of you know that I published a book a few months ago, that took a generally optimistic view of the state of the planet and human health and welfare ( http://www.wherewestand.net/ ). I stressed . . . more
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June 26, 2007 02:43 AM EDT --
Global Warming - Tax or Standards?
As global warming becomes an increasingly urgent issue, there are many calls for action. Many call for standards to be set, to achieve a reduction in pollution. . . . more
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October 14, 2007 09:08 AM EDT --
Did you know that a little over 100 years ago all secretaries were men. Its true. After all, the meaning of secretary was a confidential assistant, and everyone know that women cannot keep a secret. . . . more
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July 18, 2007 07:52 AM EDT --
During the Civil Rights movement, white liberals were asked by their African American compatriots to search their souls and hearts for any trace of latent racism, or impure motives. I now ask those in . . . more
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December 21, 2007 09:07 AM EST --
The AlGorians would have you believe that any scientist worth their salt would agree with AlGore and his rendition of Global Warming.
Is there really a consensus of scientists concerning . . . more
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September 06, 2006 09:23 AM EDT --
There are so many individual actions that we can take to reduce our personal global warming impact - but sometimes public actions by individuals can make the most impact.
Vermonters did a 49 mile journey . . . more
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October 12, 2007 10:50 AM EDT --
I believe he did. The prize was not for science, but for bringing the issue of climate change to the attention of the world. Vice President Gore did a marvelous job at that, and therefore fully deserves . . . more
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November 23, 2007 12:50 PM EST --
I received an email from Michelle H earlier today with this question: "
" You are the scientist...How many years of oil do we have left on the planet?
I'm thinking . . . more
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November 04, 2007 08:32 PM EST --
Sunday had taken a slow turn. The kids were with their dad and we were editing slides and making out invoices. The tea was brewing and chips were being mainlined.
I heard the sound . . . more
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December 11, 2007 10:27 AM EST --
Energy, how much do we use
Although I am a proponent of alternative energy sources I believe they can not in the near future even come close to provide our society with the . . . more
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November 12, 2007 02:32 PM EST --
Nuclear Power Part of the Solution
Benefits of Nuclear generated power.
Carbon dioxide emissions avoided.
http://www.nei.org/resourcesandstats/nuclear_statistics/environmentemissionsprevented/ . . . more
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September 21, 2006 03:26 PM EDT --
Under whose concent are we governed? On whose behalf? With whose interests in thought and deed? In this our democracy of the people, for . . . more
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